A good paint color is one that works with your home's existing elements. Personal taste is a good guide for interiors you'll live with, while colors that may appeal to more buyers can make sense when you're preparing to sell.

At Mendez Painting, we help homeowners across North Metro Atlanta choose colors for interior and exterior projects. Here are the three approaches we use.

1. Choose a Color That Works With Your Home's Existing Elements

Every home has fixed elements that stay in place, like the roof, brick, stone, flooring, cabinets, and countertops, and non-fixed elements that can change, like furniture and decor. A paint color tends to look better when it harmonizes with both.

2. Choose a Color Based on Your Personal Taste

Choosing a color you love is perfectly acceptable, especially for interiors. You're the one living in the home and looking at the walls every day.

3. Choose a Color That Appeals to Buyers

If you're selling, many Realtors recommend white for the interior, and sometimes the exterior, because they consider it a trending choice that may appeal to more buyers.

What If White Doesn't Work With My Home?

White doesn't look good with every home's existing elements. When it doesn't, a neutral color is another option. Two neutral options to consider:

• Agreeable Gray by Sherwin-Williams
• Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore

The Right Color Fits Your Home and Your Goals

Whether you're painting for yourself or for buyers, the right color is the one that works with your home and matches your goals. Mendez Painting serves homeowners throughout North Metro Atlanta with interior and exterior painting and can help you weigh your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I paint my house white before selling?
Many Realtors recommend white because they consider it a trending choice that may appeal to more buyers. However, white doesn't work with every home's existing elements, so a neutral may be a better fit.

What are some neutral paint colors besides white?
Agreeable Gray by Sherwin-Williams and Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore are two neutral options to consider.

Should I choose paint colors based on trends or personal taste?
If you're staying in the home, personal taste is a good guide, especially for interiors. If you're selling, colors that may appeal to more buyers are worth considering.

What are fixed and non-fixed elements of a house?
Fixed elements stay in place, like the roof, brick, stone, flooring, and countertops. Non-fixed elements can change, like furniture and decor. A paint color tends to look better when it works with both.

Does Mendez Painting help with color selection?
Yes. Mendez Painting helps homeowners throughout North Metro Atlanta consider their options when choosing interior and exterior paint colors.